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Head-to-head · Portal Software

Liferay DXP vs Simpplr

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Liferay DXP #2 in Portal Software 9.1/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Liferay
Simpplr #7 in Portal Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Simpplr

Liferay DXP leads on 1 check, Simpplr on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLiferay DXP · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Liferay DXP
  • Free trialonly Simpplr

Liferay DXP scores higher on our rubric for portal software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Liferay DXP offers free plan; Simpplr doesn't.

Liferay DXP is the better fit for enterprises building personalized digital experiences. Simpplr is the better fit for mid-size and large teams needing an employee hub.

  • Liferay DXP fits best

    Enterprises building personalized digital experiences

  • Simpplr fits best

    Mid-size and large teams needing an employee hub

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Side by side

Feature Liferay DXP 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Simpplr 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #2 in Portal Software #7 in Portal Software
Best for Enterprises building personalized digital experiences Mid-size and large teams needing an employee hub
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Liferay DXP 0/1 · Simpplr 0/1
Custom branding Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Portal types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-service tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines site building, content, assets, personalization, and analytics
  • Supports headless delivery, commerce, and multichannel experiences
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance
  • Employee directory, org charts, targeted publishing, and page templates
  • Enterprise search, analytics, surveys, and AI assistance in one hub
  • Native mobile apps, SAML 2.0 SSO, and 200 listed integrations
Cons
  • Enterprise pricing is quote-based
  • Free Tier requires activation-key renewals
  • Its broad scope may be more than a simple portal project needs
  • Pricing is volume-based and requires a sales quote
  • No free plan; the trial period is limited to 14 days
  • Classic support ends October 31, 2026, requiring migration to Simpplr One
Our verdict

Liferay DXP brings portal building, content management, personalization, analytics, commerce, and workflow into one enterprise digital experience platform. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations creating customer or partner…

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Simpplr is a cloud-based employee experience and intranet platform for organizations that need one place for company information, communications, knowledge, and employee connections. It combines employee profiles and organizational charts…

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  1. Liferay DXPPortal Software 9.1Free plan · pricing on request
  2. SimpplrPortal Software 8.6Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Liferay DXP — where it wins

    • Combines site building, content, assets, personalization, and analytics
    • Supports headless delivery, commerce, and multichannel experiences
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing is quote-based
    • Free Tier requires activation-key renewals
    • Its broad scope may be more than a simple portal project needs

  • Simpplr — where it wins

    • Employee directory, org charts, targeted publishing, and page templates
    • Enterprise search, analytics, surveys, and AI assistance in one hub
    • Native mobile apps, SAML 2.0 SSO, and 200 listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is volume-based and requires a sales quote
    • No free plan; the trial period is limited to 14 days
    • Classic support ends October 31, 2026, requiring migration to Simpplr One
  • Liferay DXP9.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad portal and digital experience suite for organizations with complex needs.

    Visit LiferayFull verdict →
  • Simpplr8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A broad employee hub for mid-size and enterprise teams with deep integrations.

    Visit SimpplrFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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